PIDM Sharpens Crisis-readiness Drive To Protect Depositors Under 2026-2028 Plan

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) is sharpening its crisis-readiness agenda under the PIDM Corporate Plan 2026-2028, with a stronger focus on resolution resilience, digital safeguards and continued protection for depositors and policy owners when a member institution runs into difficulty.

BNM Expected To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct In Upcoming November Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in November.

Gamuda-BMD JV Secures RM1.8 Bln Western Sydney Road Upgrade Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s joint-venture (JV) with B.M.D Constructions Pty Ltd has secured an Australian dollar A$624 million (approximately RM1.8 billion) design-and-construct contract for two road upgrades in Western Sydney, Australia.

Kenanga Raises 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 28.5 Pct, Sees RM2 Trillion Mark

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd raised its 2026 export growth forecast to 28.5 per cent (2025: 6.6 per cent) from 19.0 per cent, with export value on track to exceed the RM2.0 trillion mark this year.

Plantation, Utilities, Healthcare Sectors Attract RM299.6 Mln Foreign Inflows Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The plantation, utilities and healthcare sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM299.6 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Bursa Mixed In Early Trade, FBM KLCI Opens Lower

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened mixed on Monday as investors weighed firmer regional markets against lingering concerns over the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish stance and elevated US Treasury yields, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edging lower.

FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher On Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Monday.

Ringgit Opens Mixed Against Major, ASEAN Currencies After BOJ Rate Hike

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mixed against major and ASEAN currencies on Monday as investors assessed the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) rate hike on Friday.

Rayani Air To Fly Again In 2027 With Focus On Haj, Umrah Charters

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Rayani Air Sdn Bhd has announced its return under new management, with a new business model focusing exclusively on shariah-compliant haj and umrah charter flights which are scheduled to begin in 2027.

Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

Malaysia Must Capitalise On Motorsport 'Spillovers' For Talent, Technology -- Jazeman Jaafar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Jazeman Firhan Jaafar, 33, has spent more than two decades in motorsport, from racing internationally and coming within reach of a Formula One seat to competing at Le Mans.